What Iseta caliber 6497?
What Iseta caliber 6497?
ETA caliber 6497 is a mechanical manual wind movement with 17 jewels. It is Swiss Made. The 6497 is a non hacking caliber, but there are brands (such as Chronoswiss) that have heavily modified base 6497 movements and added hacking mechanisms.
Why is the 6497 called a pocket watch?
The 6497 is often referred to as a pocket watch movement because that is the roots of its design.
What is the difference between a 6498 and a 6497?
There is also a difference in the gear train as in the 6497 the fourth wheel is above the third wheel, whereas in the 6498 it is underneath. There are 2 main versions of each movement the -1 and -2. The second tends to be better finished and can beat at either 2.5 or 3Hz, whereas the -1 versions are 2.5Hz only.